Labor force APAC 2024, by country

Published by K. Tran, Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, the labor force of China was estimated at more than 773 million, while India's labor force was approximately 607.7 million. That year, Tonga's labor force was approximately 34,784. 

Labor force in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024, by country and territory

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Release date

April 2025

Region

Asia, APAC

Survey time period

2024

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

modelled estimates

Supplementary notes

The labor force consists of individuals aged 15 and older who contribute labor for the production of goods and services within a given period. It includes both those who are employed and those who are unemployed but actively seeking work, including first-time jobseekers. However, not all working individuals are counted; unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often excluded, and some countries do not include members of the armed forces. The size of the labor force can fluctuate throughout the year as seasonal workers enter and exit the workforce.

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